Real HR Case Study: Health & Safety Disciplinary – Failure to Secure a Worksite: A Practical Guide for Managers and HR Professionals on Handling Workplace Safety Misconduct
Learn how to manage workplace safety misconduct through a real-world HR case study.
In this educational and realistic example, a telecoms engineer fails to secure an open pavement chamber correctly, leaving pedestrians at risk. Follow the full HR process from incident reporting, investigation, disciplinary hearing, to the final decision and organisational lessons.
This short, practical guide will help ✅ Understand how to handle employee safety misconduct fairly and legally ✅ Conduct effective investigations and uncover the truth ✅ Make proportionate disciplinary decisions ✅ Prevent similar incidents through coaching, supervision, and process improvements
Perfect for HR professionals, line managers, small business owners, and HR students, this case study is part of the “Real HR Case Studies” series, offering concise, actionable learning on real workplace challenges.